Introduction to the Science of Mental Health

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The soft back and hardback versions include all three of the following volumes in on book: Vol. I: Philosophical Psychology This text, the first of three volumes in the "Introduction to the Science of Mental Health" series, treats the science of mental health and illness and is based on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The text is divided into three parts: What constitutes a valid science of psychology; The principles one must know in order to discuss mental health and illness; What is mental health and illness according to St. Thomas and what are the causes of mental health and illness from a Thomistic perspective. The Forward and imprimatur for the text are by His Excellency, Fabian Bruskewitz, bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. Vol. II: Sacred and Other Spiritual Causes This second of the three volumes addresses the various aspects of Catholic Theology as they affect mental health. Some of the areas covered are: Relationship of psychology to theology; Sin as it affects mental health; Infused Virtues, Sacraments, Gifts of the Holy Ghost and Prayer; Demonic Influences. Vol. III: Quodlibetal Issues and Practica The third text in the series, this volume addresses the various aspects of psychology which are not covered in the prior two volumes as well as the practical application of Thomistic psychology. Some topics included are: Music; The Subconscious Dreams; Hypnotism; Self Knowledge; Personality and Temperaments; Addictions; Developmental and Educational Psychology; Diagnosis and Counseling; The Role of the Empirical in Psychology.

I left off reading circa vol. 1 ch. 4-7, in circa 2011.

Exterior Causes of mental health p. 265 (PDF p. 285):

Spouses can have a great influence on each other as well and this is largely due to the emotional involvement often accompanying marriage. The principle of resemblance is important in marriage as spouses very often over the long haul become more like each other. Hence, if one spouse is psychologically ill, it will be difficult for the other spouse to maintain psychological health. In the very nature of man is to be found a certain psychology of marriage. It is natural for women to seek the approval of their husband and so if he is disapproving, that can lead to problems. Men naturally seek a wife who will raise good children and if the wife does not, it can cause problems between the spouses. Men can be tempered by women, which is a good thing since it can have a positive effect on the man as well society as a whole.19 Women naturally look for a man who can provide for them and protect them20 and when the husband fails in regard to one of these, it can cause psychological difficulties in the wife.

19. It can also be bad if the tempering is directed to the wrong things or done excessively.
20. The feminist movement has actually been a case in which they proved these two aspects of feminine nature. Since women have insisted on working and building a career, they have had a bad influence on men psychologically who have become more feminized because they are no longer allowed to protect or provide for their wives which is an integral part of being male. Moreover women are less happy now that they work and this is slowly but surely being borne out in formal studies, even though it is common knowledge. Part of the problem is that the feminist movement has created an atmosphere in society where even the discussion of this topic is condemned. Lastly, women are becoming more masculinized because they are trying to acquire the traits proper to males by taking on the role of the male in the family and in society.